{
  "id": 5944441,
  "title": "Women passengers should have option to choose female e-hailing drivers — Loke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/women-passengers-should-have-option-to-choose-female-e-hailing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T07:34:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1526906/women-passengers-should-have-option-choose-female-e-hailing-drivers-%E2%80%94"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called for e-hailing companies to provide an option for female passengers to select only female drivers. This move aims to enhance women's safety and comfort while using e-hailing services. Speaking at the Wanita DAP National Congress 2026, Loke emphasized that this feature should be promoted by women leaders. He also suggested introducing women-only carpooling options, enabling female passengers to share rides exclusively with other women. Regarding rail services, Loke highlighted that safety measures are being enhanced through women-only coaches, following numerous complaints about sexual harassment, particularly during peak hours. Women make up nearly two-thirds of rail passengers, making their safety a top priority. Loke further discussed efforts to empower women in the transport sector, highlighting the need to challenge gender stereotypes in traditionally male-dominated fields such as aviation and maritime. He stressed that if men can fly aircraft, women should also have the same opportunities, and if women can drive, they can also fly aircraft. Loke urged a change in these stereotypes to ensure that women are given opportunities based on their abilities.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}